Coleman Connections

Coleman Families,

Welcome to December 1st! We have a fun and busy month! Our teachers have planned for an amazing last month of 2023! Make sure you are reading the Coleman Connection to stay up to date on all events! Toy Drive, PTO Events, Holiday Parties, 4th-grade Program, etc!

If you haven't already filled out this quick Capturing Kids' Hearts Family Survey please take 2 minutes to complete the survey. We use this data to see our strengths and opportunities to make JCE the Place to BE! We already have around 60 responses! My goal is to have over 300 responses!

Capturing Kids' Hearts Family Survey

Thank you,

Kara Wendel

Principal

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Coleman Crew,

We are collecting toys for the Texas State Guard Toy Drive! We are collecting new, unopened toys for children who will not get a gift other than the ones donated! You can bring your new, unopened toys to any donation box. Donation boxes are at the end of each design district, the cafeteria, front office, and at the carline.

Last year, we donated just over 200 toys in 2 weeks! Our goal this year is to raise 300 by December 15th! I know we can do it!

We are having a COMPETITION between each District! As of now, the Discovery District (Pre-K, Kinder, 1st) have collected more that the other Districts combined! The District that wins will receive a CANDY CANE party!

JUDY KING is a great example of TEAMWORK!

Judy King is a great example of teamwork. She is your biggest cheerleader! She wants students to succeed and will map out a plan to help that student become their personal best. If a team member has questions, needs resources, or advice about reading strategies or anything, she is there for you! Judy goes beyond the mark to be helpful and wants everyone on the JC team to be their best and goes beyond that for students and families in our Coleman community.

If you would like to do a shout-out of your child for the amazing accomplishments outside of school, please submit to tiffany.tyer@midlothianisd.org

It's so great to have everyone back! I hope you all had some wonderful family time and fun adventures!

In Art, k-2 students are making adorable snowmen snow globes! We will use oil pastels and watercolors to finish them in the next few weeks! And they are doing a great job!!!

3-5 students are learning how to make pinch pots with clay and are patiently waiting through the drying and firing process! The creativity coming out of this process makes my art heart happy! I can't wait for you to treasure these for years to come!

We are so excited that we've received our first book character ornaments on the library tree! It's really coming to life and we can't wait to see which book characters show up this month. If you have any questions, please reach out to Mrs. Ramirez

Midlothian ISD will host a Gifted and Talented Program Parent Information Night at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13 at the MISD Administration Building. Parents are invited to attend the meeting to learn more about the GT program, and the application and screening process. The Kindergarten referral window is open now through December 20 and the 1st-5th Grade window opens February 12. There will also be GT Parent Information Meetings held at each campus providing the same information. Visit the GT Referrals and Screening webpage for more details.

Bus Numbers for Coleman:

#92 for AM /#110 PM

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Celebrations:

• Parents may bring non-food treats to celebrate student birthdays.

• Parents may not attend these celebrations.

• No birthday invitations may be distributed at school.

Attendance: If your child is absent, please email our Attendance Clerk, Christi Piekos, at attendance.jce@midlothianisd.org. Doctor's notes may be sent via email or brought to the office within 48 hours of the absence.

MISD Meal Charge Policy

The charge policy allows a grace period whereby any MISD Elementary school student without funds for a meal to charge up to two reimbursable meals without being required to take an alternative meal. MISD Middle and High school students may charge once, up to 3.25 for a reimbursable meal. After the grace period, students will be provided with an alternate meal. Alternate meals will consist of a sunbutter and jelly sandwich, or salad as well as a choice of side items to be in compliance with USDA regulations. Letters are sent home weekly for Elementary students to inform parents of their child’s negative account balance. Meal account balances as well as low account alerts are available through myschoolbucks.com Set up is easy and free. Additionally, you can add funds to your student account online through the myschoolbucks.com. Charges are not permitted for a la carte items.

The free federal breakfast and lunch program has expired, so breakfasts and lunches will be an expense. Snacks may also be purchased.

• Apply for Free or Reduced Lunch Prices here

• Breakfast Times / Price

• 7:05 - 7:30

• $1.90

• Lunch Price

• $3.00

• Breakfast / Lunch Menus + Snack List

• https://www.misd.gs/departments/child-nutrition/menus

• Add money to your child’s account by visiting https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain.action?clientKey=&requestAction=home.

• You can also monitor what your child purchases!

• Send lunch money in a labeled envelope (child name/lunch money).

Please no lunch visitors for the first week of school. We are busy teaching cafeteria expectations and procedures!

Please review the procedures our guests are expected to follow:

• Have ID available for verification when you pick up your badge.
• Guests sit with their child in the booths at the back of the cafeteria. Friends stay at their assigned tables.

• Your child may bring a lunch from home, go through the cafeteria line, or you may bring your child a lunch. You may provide a lunch for your child only.
• We do not distribute snacks, treats, or other items to classmates.
• When the cafeteria monitor calls a time-out, please direct your attention to them. They typically call a time-out for snacks or cleaning up.

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Kara Wendel

Principal

Email: kara.wendel@midlothianisd.org
Website: https://coleman.midlothianisd.org
Location: 700 Hawkins Run, Midlothian, TX, USA
Phone: 469-856-6700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeanColemanElem
Twitter: @JColemanElem